E -Bike recommendations

[tchartwick]

Hello hunters i’ve decided to go with a electric bike. Looking for real world feedback. performance, reliability,pulling a game cart . As far as cost looking at the 4k range. Thanks in advance.

 

[F250]

Welcome to Hunttalk. Your first posting should prove to be an interesting conversation.

 

[NoWiser]

I have a Frey Hunter that I got a few years ago. My dad got one at the same time. Between us we probably have 500-600 miles on them with no issues. They have power to spare. They’ll climb anything that’s not so steep you’ll flip over backwards.

Can’t believe they’ve over doubled in price since we got ours!

 

[Irrelevant]

...don't

 

[NoWiser]

...don't

I don’t really understand the controversy of e-bikes as long as they are used where other motorized vehicles are allowed. I use mine to get around the farm quickly and quietly when needed.

 

[Irrelevant]

I don’t really understand the controversy of e-bikes as long as they are used where other motorized vehicles are allowed. I use mine to get around the farm quickly and quietly when needed.

I don't really have a problem when they're treated like motorbikes. But that begs the question, why not just get an e-motorbike?

 

[NoWiser]

I don't really have a problem when they're treated like motorbikes. But that begs the question, why not just get an e-motorbike?

I like having pedals as a backup. I also use them to get exercise. But, make no mistake, they are motorized and should be treated as such.

 

[Johnny Bravo]

What has youtube told you so far? I'm curious if any e-bike can handle a 2-300 pound person and a trailer with gear and/or the dead critter, but would like to see it.

 

[Johnny Bravo]

So after this thread I have spent the weekend really looking into this and wow, so many options and you really need to know the rules/laws for the states you want to use it in. I don't currently own one, but after having the last week off and walking the public land I could have used a bike on is when I started to look. I would not want to spend $4000, but you do you, so many options for way less IMO.

I have found no less than 10 bikes that people claim are "hunting" ebikes, but most youtubers are just salesman and you have to realize that to find the real people who have real world videos of testing the bikes. There are very few long term test videos that I could fined either.

Thing I learned or thought of....Can it climb a good grade, many can't. To climb a good grade you might need a type 3 bike, but a few show a type 2 doing a "decent" hill climb with pedaling. Cost, all over the place, but one I really like is the PUJH PU3 PRO. The issue is that I believe this is a type 3 bike and some/many spots only allow type1 and 2. You can make this a type 2 I think by turning some option on or off. Comfort as in adjustable suspension, brakes, get hydraulic as they are better. Torque, I believe I read/heard get a motor above 70-80Nm. Motors, mid drive is better than hub, but more expensive. IMO, stick with a 48V or higher bike.

I still have way more research to do before I would jump in. So many internet salesmans that really don't USE the bike, just show you set up and an on the street video while blowing the crap specs out while riding

 

[Tmbrgost]

This is one of those areas where a good reputable bike shop comes in handy(multiple visits to multiple shops. Don’t call.)The dudes working on them know what is and is not good. Sort through the “bro” talk and opinions and you probably will find some solid usable info.

 

[pabearhunter]

For 0ne thing they are a B-bike B stands for battery. Is your cell phone battery or electric?

 

[Dave N]

Just a thought. Does turning on an option to make it a class 2 NOT make it a class 3 anymore, or is it still a class 3 that's been "downshifted"?

 

[Johnny Bravo]

Just a thought. Does turning on an option to make it a class 2 NOT make it a class 3 anymore, or is it still a class 3 that's been "downshifted"?

That is what I’m not 100% sure about yet….i have not made any calls to find out. I do know most bikes I have seen that are single hub motors would not get me and the critter out easily like a dual motor.

 

[WapitiBob]

saw this one mentioned a while back

HiKNiGHT H6 Pro Off-Road Ebike

Conquer any terrain with the HiKNiGHT H6 Pro Fat Tire electric bike. Featuring 4000W dual motors, 52V 20Ah removable battery, 40MPH top speed, and 24"x4.0" fat tires for ultimate off-road adventure.

hiknightebike.com

 

[Johnny Bravo]

saw this one mentioned a while back

HiKNiGHT H6 Pro Off-Road Ebike

Conquer any terrain with the HiKNiGHT H6 Pro Fat Tire electric bike. Featuring 4000W dual motors, 52V 20Ah removable battery, 40MPH top speed, and 24"x4.0" fat tires for ultimate off-road adventure.

hiknightebike.com

That thing is a beast…not sure how many trails you could take that on, it’s a type 3 for sure.

 

[NoWiser]

That is what I’m not 100% sure about yet….i have not made any calls to find out. I do know most bikes I have seen that are single hub motors would not get me and the critter out easily like a dual motor.

Why not get a mid-drive so you can take advantage of the gearing? Mine will climb any hill that you can get a bike up without flipping over backwards. Dual motor would gain me nothing. It has no issues getting me and critters out.

 

[Johnny Bravo]

Why not get a mid-drive so you can take advantage of the gearing? Mine will climb any hill that you can get a bike up without flipping over backwards. Dual motor would gain me nothing. It has no issues getting me and critters out.

I refuse to pay that kind of cash…like you said, they doubled in price. I can get a bike more capable for half that. I do like them, but they are greedy IMO.

 

[Wildabeest]

I have found no less than 10 bikes that people claim are "hunting" ebikes, but most youtubers are just salesman and you have to realize that to find the real people who have real world videos of testing the bikes. There are very few long term test videos that I could fined either.

Bakcou was founded by and owned by two pretty serious hunters.

You can make this a type 2 I think by turning some option on or off.

I’ve been told by multiple sources that if your bike can switch between “classes”, then it’s legal so long as you are only operating in the mode that is legal for that particular area. Mine can switch between 1, 2 or 3 at the click of an icon in the touchscreen. So the whole things seems a bit sketchy to me - “Oh, there comes an LEO? Click, I’m now a class 1.”

 

[MTGomer]

Black Friday is coming up so the sales could tempt you but if you’re patient, the best bargains are found during pride month.

 

[TripleDeuce]

I have never used it for hunting but it does have a factory trailer option. Mokwheel Basalt, I have the 2.0 step thru (ST), put about 150+ miles on it this summer. It’s a fat tire front suspension, mid drive pedal assist (5 settings) with a throttle option. Handles fire roads great, hill climb decently, but I wouldn’t want to pathfinder on it, it’s heavy 80lbs ish. Range is 50-70 miles and I’ve dogged the battery on 20-30 mile rides and have not gotten it below half battery when I started with a full charge but I wouldn’t want to pedal it without assistance due to heft and fat tires.

It’s about half your budget tho.

Hauls me around at 6’ 285

Good luck with your search, they’re actually pretty fun, like an off-road moped that you wouldn’t be embarrassed to be seen on